N.C. Gen. Stat. § 29-21
Share of surviving spouse
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The share of the surviving spouse of an intestate born out of wedlock shall be the same as provided in G.S. 29-14 for the surviving spouse of a legitimate person. In determining whether the intestate is survived by one or more parents as provided in G.S. 29-14(3), any person identified as the father under G.S. 29-19(b)(1) or (b)(2) shall be regarded as a parent. (1959, c. 879, s. 1; 1977, c. 757, s. 1; 2013-198, s. 11.)
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2
cases, 1969–1977 · leading case: Newlin v. Gill, State Treasurer
Newlin v. Gill, State Treasurer (1977)
“29-15, G.S. 29-21, and G.S. 29-22. We are not here concerned with illegitimates, and the provisions of G.”
Heller v. Heller (1969)
“29-14 (or in G.S. 29-21 if applicable); or second, in lieu of such share, if timely election is made in the manner specified in G.”
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